Highly Recommended for Beach Lovers

East Looe (South Coast 35 minutes by car)

The seaside town of Looe keeps visitors entertained all year round whilst still retaining a working fishing port. Stand on the quayside in the evening and watch the boats return before dining on fresh fish in a local restaurant. For children, a safe sandy beach with rockpools beside it is all they need. Hours of free fun, and if they want to take after mummy and daddy and go fishing, then there’s always crabbing from the quayside.

Polperro (South Coast 45 minutes by car)

In Polperro it is easy to step back in time in what is a largely an unspoilt fishing village on the South East coast of Cornwall. Polperro has a small sandy beach located just outside the main breakwater. The beach is in front of Willy Wilcox cave, believed to have been used by smugglers.

Polzeath (North Coast 40 minutes by car)

Polzeath is a small village situated on the North coast of Cornwall, home to a fantastic beach and one of the world’s most renowned surfing destinations. The beach is a magnificent stretch of golden sand between Pentire Head to the north and Highcliff to the west.

Port Isacc (North Coast 35 minutes by car)

Port Isaac is a traditional fishing village with a vibrant local community in north Cornwall and home to the TV series Doc Martin starring Martin Clunes. It’s a truly picturesque village with narrow winding streets lined with whitewashed cottages that head down to the harbour where you can watch local fishermen landing their daily catch of fish, crab and lobsters.

Padstow (North Coast 40 minutes by car)

Padstow is a charming working fishing port surrounded by glorious sandy beaches, at the head of the Camel River. Watching the everyday ebb and flow of harbour life is a perfect way to spend a day. This foodie destination with popular eateries such as Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant, is the start and end point for the Camel Cycle Trail and a good base for water sports.

Newquay (North Coast 40 minutes by car)

Miles of golden sand and captivating coastlines Newquay boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in Cornwall.